$1.69m fraud: Ajudua’s case transferred to another judge

The trial of a Lagos socialite, Fred Ajudua, accused of $1.69 million fraud did not go on as scheduled at a Lagos High Court, Ikeja, on Tuesday
This was because the matter has been reassigned to a new judge, Justice Kudirat Jose, who took over his case file on Tuesday.
In addition, Ajudua’s rearraignment did not take place as the counsel to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Wemimo Ogunde (SAN) was absent in court.
Ajudua’s last appearance in court in respect of the matter was in September last year when he argued his bail application before a vacation judge, Justice Ganiyu Safari.
At the resumed trial of the charges preferred on Tuesday, a visibly weak Ajudua was in court.
He looked pale and tired as he was assisted into the courtroom by one of the prison officials.
He walked into the courtroom with lot of efforts.
Throughout the proceeding, Ajudua lied on the pew (bench) provided for defendants who came for trials.
The new judge adjourned the hearing till February 5 and to enable her update herself with the case.